The 49ers need to replicate their formula two years ago — run a ton, create turnovers — if they’re to post another playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — When Lambeau Field welcomes in the 49ers on Saturday night, it will mark the Packers’ first playoff game since … the field goal.
Rodgers is one of the most familiar opposing quarterbacks in 49ers’ history. Only his predecessor, Brett Favre, has faced the 49ers more times in non-division games. He’s a Chico native, a Cal product, and a forever-jaded player once the 49ers shunned him atop the 2005 draft. If this one comes down to the end — like the 49ers’ wild-card win Sunday at Dallas — here are the five keys to secure an upset:Simply, the 49ers either play great in the first half or need a furious, fourth-quarter finish. Rarely do they serve up the whole enchilada.
That also worked in the 2019 season’s NFC Championship Game. They took a 27-0 lead into halftime while running for 185 yards and three touchdowns, those final 10 points coming off Rodgers’ turnovers . But they might be more susceptible to a turnover than their quarterback, on a Packers team that tied for an NFL low with 13 giveaways. No opponent has intercepted Rodgers the past seven games while he’s thrown 20 touchdown passes. Just 4-of-531 passes have been intercepted off him this season against 37 touchdown strikes.
Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel need to keep the Packers’ run defense off balance. That combination punch not only moves the 49ers, it keeps the ball out of Rodgers’ hands. Keeping the ball out of the Packer defenders’ hands is also key.
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